Keith Ritchie

@KHEAA Assistant Director of Outreach- I'm here to help students and families navigate college and financial aid. There is a path for everyone!

[Keith Ritchie @Keith_KHEAA]

Contact your regional KHEAA Outreach Counselor! If you're unsure, here's the map: https://t.co/ILXqpNvEhM
#kygoestoccollege

[KHEAA @KHEAA]

And for out ~final question~ #KYGoesToCollege

[Keith Ritchie @Keith_KHEAA]

The 24-25 FAFSA is open now! We have KHEAA Outreach Counselors around the state available to help you! Ask your school counselor about upcoming workshops in your area! #kygoestocollege

[KHEAA @KHEAA]

We know the who and what... the when is important too!! #KYGoesToCollege

[Keith Ritchie @Keith_KHEAA]

Great point, Cassidy!

[Keith Ritchie @Keith_KHEAA]

You can now post up to 20 colleges on the FAFSA! My advice is to add any college you are interested in potentially attending. Don’t worry if you haven’t applied to the school yet, you can do that after the FAFSA as well. #kygoestocollege

[KHEAA @KHEAA]

There's been an increase in this number from years prior! #KYGoesToCollege

[Keith Ritchie @Keith_KHEAA]

The FSA ID is your username and password for anything on https://t.co/v9IGoWZwD4. It's best to set this up before completing your FAFSA. it makes it much easier to complete! #kygoestocollege

[KHEAA @KHEAA]

We know this is I-M-P-O-R-T-A-N-T information. #KYGoesToCollege

[Keith Ritchie @Keith_KHEAA]

A2: A contributor is anyone required to share information on the FAFSA. It could be a student, a parent, or even a spouse. #KYGoesToCollege

[KHEAA @KHEAA]

Some new lingo for the new FAFSA. #KYGoesToCollege

[Keith Ritchie @Keith_KHEAA]

The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Think of it like your money application for college! It helps you get multiple types of financial aid. #kygoestocollege

[KHEAA @KHEAA]

Let us begin... #KYGoesToCollege

[Keith Ritchie @Keith_KHEAA]

@KHEAA Great topic tonight!

[Keith Ritchie @Keith_KHEAA]

KHEAA's Outreach Counselors are experts in college access and financial aid. The best thing about it is, no matter where you live in Kentucky, you are represented by a KHEAA Outreach Counselor:
https://t.co/ILXqpNvEhM
#kygoestocollege

[KHEAA @KHEAA]

Who can students call, text, email, tweet, message, fax, or send a pigeon to?? #KYGoesToCollege

[KHEAA @KHEAA]

Who can students call, text, email, tweet, message, fax, or send a pigeon to?? #KYGoesToCollege

[Keith Ritchie @Keith_KHEAA]

Couldn't agree more! It's amazing what a little time and a thoughtful essay can bring a student!

[Joplin @Joplin_KHEAA]

A9. Set aside time for scholarships. Do good research. Remember this: You can't be awarded any money that you don't apply for. Write that essay!! #KYGoesToCollege

[Keith Ritchie @Keith_KHEAA]

I love this advice, Robin!

[Robin Hiter @Robin_KHEAA]

Make a list of your strengths, your interests, and what makes you unique. Search those on scholarship websites. You never know what may help you earn money for college! Be sure to apply to institutional and local scholarships. Even the small ones. Ask for help! #kygoestocollege

[Keith Ritchie @Keith_KHEAA]

That's a great way to look at it!

[Brandon Brown @Brandon_KHEAA]

A9. Students should apply for all scholarships, not the just the high dollar ones. Many students will look over the small ones, and every scholarship adds up! A dollar in scholarship money is one less dollar in loan debit! #KYGoesToCollege

[Keith Ritchie @Keith_KHEAA]

A9- My advice is when looking to apply for local community scholarships, don't get too hung up on the details. You'd be surprised how few students apply for local scholarships. You never know what you can win if you don't apply! #kygoestcollege

[KHEAA @KHEAA]

Give us your BEST advice! #KYGoesToCollege

[Keith Ritchie @Keith_KHEAA]

Great advice!

[Robin Hiter @Robin_KHEAA]

They can visit https://t.co/aGgTxx8WHh, talk to their outreach counselor, college admissions rep, or school counselor! #kygoestocollege

[Keith Ritchie @Keith_KHEAA]

A8- We're sharing good news tonight! Check out the approved list of programs eligible for the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship- https://t.co/szNgVvFDPu
The application becomes available in May on https://t.co/dJqm0JZWLR.
#kygoestocollege

[KHEAA @KHEAA]

#KYGoesToCollege

[Keith Ritchie @Keith_KHEAA]

A7- This is one of the coolest scholarships in Kentucky! Students can receive up to 100% of their tuition if enrolled in a program within one of the top-5 job areas in Kentucky. Check out https://t.co/dJqm0JZWLR for more info! #kygoestocollege

[KHEAA @KHEAA]

Question lucky 🍀#7🍀#KYGoesToCollege

[Keith Ritchie @Keith_KHEAA]

2.5 GPA, and a min. score of 15 on the ACT. Students have an opportunity to earn serious money through KEES! If you earn a 4.0 gpa each year of high school, along with a 28 or higher on your best ACT, you'd have a KEES award of $2,500 per year in college. #kygoestocollege

[KHEAA @KHEAA]

#KYGoesToCollege

[Keith Ritchie @Keith_KHEAA]

A5: There are three ways you can earn KEES starting 9th grade year: earning good grades (2.5 GPA or higher), ACT score of a 15 or higher, and AP exam of 3 or higher. #kygoestocollege

[KHEAA @KHEAA]

$$$$$ #KYGoesToCollege

[Keith Ritchie @Keith_KHEAA]

A4: Check out https://t.co/dJqm0JZWLR's Affording Higher Education, where over 5,000 scholarships for Ky residents are listed: https://t.co/hNJuiA0lGF
#kygoestocollege

[KHEAA @KHEAA]

Over here? Over there? Everywhere? #KYGoesToCollege